ZHILEI ZHANG returns to fight in London for the first time since being put down by Anthony Joshua.
The 6ft 6in 277-pounder faces Joe Joyce at the Copper Box on Saturday night for the WBO interim title.
Anthony Joshua beat Zhilei Zhang in the 2012 Olympics
It comes 11 years after he boxed Joshua in the 2012 Olympic quarter-finals, losing in the super-heavyweight bout on points.
Zhang was floored with a right hand but claimed AJ coasted to safety when he got back to his feet.
He told talkSPORT: “From what I remember back then the venue was very full.
“I got dropped in the second round, I got up real quick, and then he started to run away for the whole of round three.
“And then the fight was over, just like that. I lost by decision.”
Joshua, 33, went on to win gold at the London Games, setting up a two-time world title winning career in the professional ranks.
Zhang, 39, captured silver and has championship aspirations of his own, starting on the weekend.
Joyce, 37, is the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s title and will defend that position against Zhang, who predicts an all-out war.
He said: “I think it’s gonna be an exciting fight too.
“We’re both strong, big punchers, it’s gonna be fireworks.”
Joyce recently knocked out Joseph Parker, 31, in September while Zhang lost a disputed decision to Filip Hrgovic, 30, a month earlier.
Zhilei Zhang faces Joe Joyce at the Copper Box
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 7 punches in boxing?
These seven punches are: jab cross, hook hook, uppercut straight right, left hook and body shot. These punches attack the opponent’s head or body.
What are the benefits to learning how to box?
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It builds confidence. Being able to box will help you face bullies and other bullies.
- It is good for your health. Boxing is good for building muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It teaches self-defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It develops your mental toughness. Mental toughness is important when you’re facing challenges.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. You’ll feel like a true boxer once you master a technique.
- It’s fun! Nothing is more fun than being punched in a stomach.
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t take up too much space
What can I do to improve my punching?
Boxing is all in the form of punching. A good punch technique is essential if you are to become a better fighter. Here are some ways to improve your boxing technique.
- Keep your head up. When you are throwing punches, your head should be raised.
- Punch from the shoulder. You should aim your punch at the shoulder rather than the chin.
- Your feet are your focus. Focus on your feet when punching.
- Throw short, quick punches. Throwing longer punches will tire you out more quickly.
- Don’t forget about defense! Remember to stop incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. Your elbows can be used to protect yourself.
- Learn to use your legs. If you learn to use your legs properly, they can help you avoid getting knocked down.
- Every day, practice. Even though you may feel tired after training, keep going. To be a good coach, you need to practice.
- Have fun! Enjoy what you are doing.
- Keep your lungs open. Breathing correctly will make you stronger and give you energy.
- Relax. Don’t worry so much about making mistakes. Don’t worry about making mistakes. Instead, focus on learning new skills.
- Be patient. Boxing is hard. It takes time and practice to improve your skills.
- Never stop learning. There will always be improvement.
- Listen to music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- View videos of professional fighters. Watching them fight can inspire you to work harder.
- Read books. Reading helps you to understand boxing techniques.
- You need to take breaks. Sometimes, it is helpful to take a break from boxing. Play soccer or basketball outdoors.
- Find a coach. Coaching can make you more efficient at boxing.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups can be a great way to increase strength and endurance.
Statistics
- This article received 39 testimonials and 89% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. (wikihow.com)
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
How to learn to box for exercise
How to learn how to box for Exercise
The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.
There are many options for boxing training. Some are held at health clubs or gyms, while others can be done at home. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs focus on exercises that increase muscle mass, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. They also promote overall well being.
You should also consider whether you prefer a beginner’s course or a more advanced one. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. Some programs include resistance training, such as lifting weights, and aerobic conditioning, such as running.
